Become a Dementia Friend Champion

Dementia Friends Champions are trained volunteers who encourage others to learn a little bit about dementia. Champions run Dementia Friends Information Sessions in their community and inspire others to help those living with dementia live well.

You can become a Dementia Friends Champion by attending a Champions Induction. Usually this takes place during the day but we are running our first evening inductions, especially planned for those who may not be available during the day. It will take place over two consecutive Wednesday evenings – Wed 11th July and Wed 18th July, from 5.45pm to 8.30pm – at Alzheimer’s Society office, Suite 4, Branksome Park House, Branksome Business Park, Bourne Valley Road, POOLE, BH12 1ED. You would need to attend both sessions to become a Champion.

At the induction you’ll see a Dementia Friends Information Session delivered by a Dementia Friends Officer and then learn how to deliver the Session yourself, with the chance to discuss the activities and our key messages, before taking part in a practice presentation. Teas and coffees will be served (and perhaps some cakes!)

The much anticipated NHS Long Term Plan......the document outlines an ambitious set of priorities focussed around delivering world-class care and making the NHS sustainable alongside a funding pledge from the Prime Minister of £20bn per year above inflation until 2023 - accounting for the equivalent of an annual “real terms” rise of 3.5%, which is almost double the NHS’ funding allocation since 2010.

DCA and the Volunteer Centre Dorset are offering two new joint trustee training sessions designed to support trustee boards provide good governance. Join DCA and VCD for one or both of the following courses:-
1) Recruiting the Right Trustees & 2) Being Effective and Compliant

DCA is proud to support #VillageHallsWeek 2019. Last year DCA supported the first ever ACRE national Village Halls week and celebrated the vital role Dorset’s Village Halls play in addressing rural isolation and loneliness by providing essential services and activities and bringing local communities together.

This course will help you recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues; provide help on a first aid basis; effectively guide others in the right direction towards support and improve self-awareness and understanding of own wellbeing.

Join your organisation or group to the map of local charities working hard to support community in the UK. To give your support to local charities you can pledge your time to help a local cause or nominate a Charity Champion.

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